What is frogger?

Frogger: Leaping Through Arcade History

Frogger is a classic arcade game released in 1981 by Konami. It's a simple yet challenging game where players guide a frog across a busy road and a dangerous river to reach safety on the other side.

• Gameplay: The core mechanic involves maneuvering a frog across a multi-lane highway filled with speeding cars and trucks, and then across a river with logs, turtles, and alligators. The player must avoid collisions with obstacles and utilize the floating objects to reach the destinations. The ultimate goal is to guide all five frogs to their home slots at the top of the screen before time runs out. Learn more about gameplay.

• Objective: Players must navigate frogs to safety, scoring points for each successful frog and bonus points for completing all five homes and collecting certain items. Dying (getting hit by a car or falling into the water) results in the loss of a life, and the game ends when all lives are exhausted. Details about the objective can be accessed here.

• Obstacles: The game features a variety of hazards, including fast-moving cars and trucks on the road, and dangerous water areas filled with alligators and snakes. Floating objects like logs and turtles are also present, offering safe passage but requiring careful timing. More information about the obstacles can be found at that link.

• Scoring: Points are awarded for each successful hop, with larger point values for reaching the home spots. Bonus points are available for completing the level quickly, collecting bonus items like flies, and filling all five home spots. Access information about scoring.

• Legacy: Frogger's simple but addictive gameplay made it a massive success in arcades. It has since been ported to numerous platforms and has spawned sequels and spin-offs. It remains a beloved classic in video game history. Learn more about the legacy of the game.